Bangladesh Army Reinforces Air Defence with advanced Chinese systems
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Bangladesh Army has embarked on a robust modernisation programme under the Forces Goal 2030 framework to address evolving aerial threats. With recent acquisitions from China (ongoing), including the HQ-17AE short-range missile system and FK-3 medium-range SAMs, along with future plans to acquire the Thales GM200 radar, Bangladesh is significantly Continue Reading
Bangladesh Modernises Air Defence with Strategic Multibranch Acquisitions
Reading Time: 4 minutesIn line with its long-term military development blueprint “Forces Goal 2030,” Bangladesh is accelerating efforts to modernise its air defence capabilities. The country is making substantial acquisitions across all branches of the armed forces — the Army, Navy, and Air Force — including the procurement of Chinese-made surface-to-air missiles (SAMs), Continue Reading
India’s Strategic Posturing: Why Bangladesh Must Ramp Up Defence Spending and Readiness
Reading Time: 5 minutesBDMilitary Analysis Report India’s recent offensive action in Pakistan-administered Kashmir reflects an aggressive, hegemonic trend in South Asia. For smaller nations like Bangladesh, the pattern poses escalating strategic risks. This analysis outlines a comprehensive defence doctrine recommending an increase in defence spending to 2% of GDP, mass mobilisation through a Continue Reading
Opposing the Disarmament of the Police: A Threat to Public Safety in Bangladesh
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe recent decision by the Advisory Council Committee on Law and Order to disarm regular police personnel by withdrawing lethal weapons, except for specialised units such as the Armed Police Battalion (APBn), raises significant concerns from a law enforcement and public safety perspective. As a defence sector professional with decades Continue Reading
Utilisation of Civil Aviation Assets by the Bangladesh Air Force During Wartime: A Strategic Assessment
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis paper provides a comprehensive examination of the potential utilisation of civil aviation assets by the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) during times of war. It draws from both historical and contemporary examples to analyse the operational, logistical, and strategic feasibility of such practices. The 1971 Liberation War serves as a Continue Reading